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Overview

In Operator Mode, 3D model behavior is entirely governed by configuration defined in Author Mode. Operators cannot modify:
  • Interactability
  • Ghost behavior
  • Animation settings
  • Playback speed or direction
All interaction capabilities are read-only and enforced based on how the model was configured during authoring.

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1. Interactable

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Definition

The Interactable setting determines whether a 3D model can be manipulated by the operator during execution. This setting is configured in Author Mode at the model level.

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Configuration in Author Mode

In Author Mode:
  • The author selects a model.
  • Enables or disables the Interactable toggle.
This configuration is saved as part of the step state.

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Behavior in Operator Mode

Grad Interactable Logo Model

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If Interactable = Disabled

  • The model appears in its authored position.
  • The operator cannot grab, move, or reposition the model.
  • The model remains fixed in space.
  • The model functions as a visual reference only.

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If Interactable = Enabled

  • The operator can grab and move the model.
  • The model can be repositioned in physical space.
  • Movement affects only the current session.
  • The original authored configuration is not permanently modified.

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Important Notes

  • Operators cannot toggle Interactable on or off.
  • Interactable behavior is enforced exactly as defined during authoring.
  • Interactable is evaluated per model, per step.

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2. Interactable Ghost

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Definition

Interactable Ghost provides a visual reference to the model’s original authored position after it has been moved in Operator Mode. This setting depends on Interactable being enabled.

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Configuration in Author Mode

In Author Mode:
  • Ghost can only be enabled if Interactable is enabled.
  • If Interactable is disabled, Ghost is automatically unavailable.
  • Ghost is configured per model.
This configuration is stored at the step level.

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Behavior in Operator Mode

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If Interactable = Enabled and Ghost = Enabled

  • When the operator moves the model:
    • A shadow or ghost remains at the original authored position.
  • The ghost indicates the intended placement.
  • The moved model and the ghost are both visible.

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If Interactable = Enabled and Ghost = Disabled

  • The model can be moved.
  • No ghost appears.
  • Only the relocated model is visible.

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If Interactable = Disabled

  • Ghost behavior does not apply.
  • The model cannot be moved.
  • No ghost is shown.

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Functional Relationship

The dependency chain is: Interactable must be enabled → Ghost can be enabled If Interactable is turned off in Author Mode: → Ghost is automatically inactive in Operator Mode.

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3. Animation (Takes)

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Definition

Animation (Takes) controls playback behavior of animated 3D models. Animation settings are configured entirely in Author Mode.

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Configuration in Author Mode

Authors can configure:
  • Animation enabled or disabled
  • Selected Take (if multiple exist)
  • Playback mode:
    • Loop
    • Once
    • Ping Pong
  • Direction
  • Playback speed (e.g., 0.5x, 1x, 2x, etc.)
These settings are stored with the model configuration for that step.

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Behavior in Operator Mode

In Operator Mode:
  • The animation plays automatically according to the defined configuration.
  • Playback mode, direction, and speed are fixed.
  • The operator cannot:
    • Change the animation take
    • Modify playback mode
    • Adjust speed
    • Pause or resume animation (unless otherwise configured; not shown in UI)
If animation was disabled in Author Mode:
  • The model remains static.

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Step-Level Behavior

Animation is evaluated per model, per step. When navigating between steps:
  • Only animations attached to the active step are active.
  • Models in other steps are not visible.
  • Animation configuration persists exactly as authored.